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Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System - Coggle Diagram
Diagnostic Procedures of the Urinary System
Urinary Catheterization
Insertion of a tube into bladder
Help to procure a sterile specimen
Help patient to urinate
Place medication to bladder
Urinalysis
Determines presence of abnormal elements
Used to diagnosed pregnancy
Used to identify drugs
Bladder Ultrasound
Assists visualization of stones
enlarged prostate to elevated the bladder
Handheld ultrasound transcuder
Measuring residual urine
Diagnostic Procedures of the Prostate Gland
A Digital Rectal Examination
Performed on men only
Perform using and placed in rectum to palpate prostate gland
Lubricated
Gloved finger
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test
Screen prostate cancer
Higher PSA level higher chances of cancer
Volding Cystourethrography
Used fluoroscope to see flow of urine
Examine the flow from bladder to urethra
Computed Tomography
Primary tool for evaluation urinary system
CAT scan for examine kidneys
Radiographic Examination of the Urinary System
Intravenous Pyelography
Provides image of kidneys and ureters
Requires contrast medium
Used to diagnose changes in urinary tract
Because of:
Infections
Enlarged prostate
Nephroliths
Tumors
Internal injuries
A KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder)
Detection bowel obstructions & nephroliths
Not require contrast medium
Cystography
X-ray examination of bladder
Requires contrast medium
Instilled via urethral catheter
Retrograde Urography
Observe upward flow of urine
Requires contrast medium
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Blood test
To see how well kidneys functioning
Help diagnosis kidney failure
Cystoscopy
Visual examination of urinary bladder
Use specialized endoscope for examine
Removal of tumors
Reduction of enlarged prostate gland